Bvlgari B. Zero1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Open Circle LeverbacK Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari B. Zero1, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Open Circle LeverbacK Earrings These modern Bvlgari Bvlgari drop earrings are a stunning expression of contemporary elegance, crafted in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Pair Platinum Earrings with Round Pink Tourmaline and 50 Brilliants Fvs 0.27ct
Located in Radolfzell am Bodensee, BW
1 Pair Platinum Earrings with round Pink Tourmaline ø 8.0 mm and 50 brilliant cut diamonds F-vs with a total of 0.270ct This earrings were handmade by Henrich & Denzel the platinum m...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
1 Pair Yellow Gold Earrings, Mandarin-Citrin, 50 Brilliants Fvs 0.25 Ct Total
Located in Radolfzell am Bodensee, BW
1 Pair Yellow Gold Earrings with a round Mandarin-Citrin ø 8.0 mm and 25 brilliant cut diamonds F-vs with a total of 0.125ct each earring. This earrings were handmade by Henrich & D...
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
T Foster & Co Flower Diamond Stud Halo Platinum Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Flower Diamond Stud Halo Earrings by T Foster & Co With 2 round brilliant cut diamonds VS2 clarity, G color total weight 2.02ct with two GIA certificates 16 round brilliant ...
Diamond, Platinum
Unique 18k Yellow Gold Coral, Ruby, and Diamond Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Coral Cabochon, Ruby, and Diamond Earrings set in 18k Yellow Gold Feature Appx 11.05 cts of Prong-set Rubies and 0.70 cts of diamonds Drop Length = 2" Width = 1 1/8" Total M...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Solitaire Pendant & Stud Earrings TDW = 3.48 carat Nice S
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Diamond Solitaire Earring & Pendant Set with Accent Stones Pendant: one electronically tested 14k white gold ladies cast & assembled diamond pendant with chain. 18 inch leng...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow GIA and White Diamond Gold Two-Stone Stud Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic and timeless two-stone earrings that are a great addition to your jewelry collection. They are made of 18 karat (tested) rose gold and feature two rectangular modified brilli...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sasha Primak 18kt WG Ruby 2.99ct & Diamond 2.60ct Cuff Links/Studs Dress Set
By Sasha Primak
Located in New York, NY
Old World, New World Since 1978, Sasha Primak has been creating breathtaking diamond jewelry for customers around the world. Sasha’s masterful production process fuses old-world Russ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
1.96 Carat White Round Brilliant Diamond Stud Earrings with Necklace in 18 Karat
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
This attractive pendant set features a beautifully hand-made pair of stud earrings weighing 0.72 carats with GH color and VS clarity and an impressive-looking pendant weighing 1.24 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18K White Gold Natural Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Heart Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Exquisite Arizona Turquoise & Lapis Lazuli Heart Stud Earrings in 18K White Gold Elevate your collection with these magnificent handcrafted heart stud earrings, a striking fusi...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Minor Traditional 5 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
AGL Certified Minor Traditional 5 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Stud Earrings 5 Carat finest Colombian Emerald Cut Emerald Diamond Post Earrings 18 Karat Gold This exquisite ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
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Stud earrings have a unique and rich cultural history. Though their design has evolved, vintage stud earrings are still a classic jewelry style.
Stud earrings are frequently dated back over 7,000 years to Asia, where they were worn mostly by upper-class men to indicate their wealth and status. Although earrings sometimes fell out of favor over the years — such as when ear piercing was prohibited by the Catholic Church in the 13th century — they’ve remained one of the most enduring forms of body modification.
When diamond jewelry gained prominence in the 19th century, thanks to prosperity in Europe and the United States as well as the greater accessibility of gemstones, studs adorned with fine diamonds became popular. Screw-back earrings debuted in the late 19th century and allowed people without pierced ears to don the embellishment. Stud earrings became especially popular in the 1960s.
Stud earrings are simple and usually small in size, making them lightweight and easy to wear. Unlike other earrings, stud earrings have a floating appearance. They are often made with a single gemstone, such as a sapphire or emerald, and a straight post that goes through the ear, typically with a rubber or metal backing to hold it in place.
Today, stud earrings accentuate outfits with a casual, elegant style, adding a bit of glam to any ensemble. Find an eclectic array of stud earrings on 1stDibs.
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